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Nitrophila mohavensis

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Identification
Isotype of Nitrophila mohavensis Munz & Roos [family CHENOPODIACEAE ] (stored under name); Verified by Not on sheet,
Related name
  • Nitrophila mohavensis
Common name
  • Amargosa niterwort, Flora of North America Vol. 4

Flora

Entry for Nitrophila mohavensis Munz & J. C. Roos [family CHENOPODIACEAE]
Herbarium
Flora of North America (FNA)
Collection
Flora of North America
Resource Type
Reference Sources
Entry From
Flora of North America, Vol 4,
Names
Nitrophila mohavensis Munz & J. C. Roos [family CHENOPODIACEAE], Aliso, 3: 112, figs. 1–3. 1955
Treatment Author(s)
Noel H. Holmgren
Information
Stems 3–10 cm, base often buried with long internodes and scalelike leaves, above-ground portion densely leafy with overlapping leaves. Leaves of main stems often auriculate-clasping at base; blade flat (not terete) with keel-like midrib, broadly ovate, 2.3–4(–4.7) × 2.5–3.5 mm at base, apex mucronate or apiculate. Inflorescences solitary, sessile flowers. Flowers: perianth segments erect, pinkish, ovate, 2.3–3.5 mm; stamens included; filaments shortly connate basally; style equaling stigma branches. Utricle concealed by persistent calyx. Seeds black, ca 1.2 mm, shiny.
Conservation Status
of conservation concern;
Phenology
mar-may (spring), jun-aug (summer), sep-nov (fall)
Altitude range
600–750 m;
Distribution
USA Calif.USA Nev.
Discussion
Nitrophila mohavensis is endemic to the Amargosa Desert and occurs with Distichlis stricta, Cordylanthus tecopensis, and Cleomella brevipes.

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